Metropolitan State University of Denver

Dr Tanya Greathouse

Personal Biography Statement

Tanya Greathouse, Ph.D., earned her BA in Sociology from University of Colorado Boulder, a Master’s in Social Work from University of Denver and a PhD in Clinical Social Work from Smith College. She completed American Management Association Managers training and VISIONS Multicultural training. Dr. Greathouse serves as a Faculty Field Advisor at the rank of Adjunct Associate Professor for Smith College School for Social Work, Affiliate Faculty for Metropolitan State College of Denver and is a private psychotherapy practitioner in the Denver/Boulder area. Her foundation of cultural competency is informed by her teaching curriculums and multicultural trainings. She holds certifications as; Administrator and Interpreter for the Intercultural Developmental Inventory and QPR Gatekeeper Instruction.

Outside of her professional activities, Greathouse is an avid bicyclist, outdoor enthusiast and enjoys cooking with her partner.

Teaching Philosophy

My teaching foundation is built on my doctoral, pedagogical and adult learner coursework. My experiences at Smith College and University of Colorado Boulder have informed my teaching style. I have been an adjunct faculty at Smith College for the past 16 years: teaching in the graduate Social Work program for seven (7) years, serving as Faculty Field Advisor for twelve (12) years, thesis research advisor for (3) years and Clinical Supervisor for sixteen (16) years. I taught in the Chancellor’s Leadership program for seven years, teaching sections in both, the Ethnic Living and Learning Community program and the Service Learning Initiative program. I also taught, Race/Class/Gender and Criminology in the Sociology Department at University of Colorado Boulder.

Throughout my teaching career I have infused multicultural content into theoretical concepts. My clinical training, as a licensed psychotherapist, provides the framework I use to introduce theory and facilitate discussions.

Professional Affiliations

American Management Association
National Association of Social Workers

Research Areas/Interests

Multicultural Competency
Issues Impacting Underrepresent Populations
Health Disparities
Trauma
Women In Life Stage Transitions

Courses Taught

SWKM-5100,SWKM-5300,SWKM-6150,SWKM-6207,SWKM-6250

Office Hours

Monday - [12:00 to 03:00]
Wednesday - [03:00 to 05:00]